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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hudson, IL
  • Illinois State University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Illinois Wesleyan University
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Schoolhouse Cabin - Hot Tub and Game Room!

A charming getaway near the lake and woods of Lake Bloomington in Central, IL. Originally built as a schoolhouse one hundred years ago, this cabin has character and unique features for days! The comfortable and eye catching furnishings and decor, along with great amenities, big and small, you’ll find the Schoolhouse cabin to be just what you need for a relaxing getaway.
Enjoy the hot tub and game room to make your vacation fun and relaxing.
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The space
The Schoolhouse Cabin is a perfect mesh of rustic and luxury. Located at the start of the scenic loop road on the south side of the lake, the water is a 2 minute walk in multiple directions! The cabin is a historic schoolhouse with multiple charming features including a spiral staircase, wood burning stove, original brick entry way floor, sunken dining room, and loft style upstairs! The yard has multiple gathering spaces including a brick deck with grill, dining area, conversation/lounge area, fire pit and an outdoor daybed to relax under the trees.
The oversized two car garage has been made into a game room! Game room has ping pong, air hockey, foosball, double basketball, tons of board and table games games, crochet, bocce ball, ladder ball, bags, ring toss, lawn darts, spike ball, a small kiddie area with little toys, and a sprinkler for your use! Hot tub seats 8 people and is available year round. Guests must follow hot tub rules.

Kitchen is fully stocked with everything you’ll need to cook like pots, pans, bakeware, cutting boards, etc, as well as salt, pepper, oil, flour and sugar. We will also provide coffee and tea!
House rules must be followed.
Guest access
Guests will have access to all spaces on the property except the shed, where we keep yard care equipment.
Other things to note
The property is not wheel chair accessible and not recommended for toddlers or anyone that has trouble with a few steps.
There are steps to the main door, a small step up to the living room, and steps down to the dining and main floor bedroom.
Additionally, the spiral stair case is not suitable for very small children as the hand rails are wide enough to fit through! Please be aware that by booking, you waive any liability on the owners for tripping on steps.
Keep in mind, we are by a lake and woods! There will be wildlife and bugs! We try our best to keep all bugs outside the home, but given our location, some do creep in! Also, you will see deer more than likely. Please be careful driving, especially at night, and don’t scare them away if/when they come into our yard!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not recommended for toddlers.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Well behaved & potty trained pets welcome.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Hot tub rules must be followed.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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Hudson, IL

What's nearby

  • Illinois State University - 17 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Carle BroMenn Medical Center - 21 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Illinois Wesleyan University - 22 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts - 24 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Grossinger Motors Arena - 24 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Uptown Station - 20 min drive
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Green Gables - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kicks Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kappa Kabanna - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Heffes Hangout - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sit N Bull - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Schoolhouse Cabin - Hot Tub and Game Room! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Schoolhouse Cabin - Hot Tub and Game Room! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Schoolhouse Cabin - Hot Tub and Game Room! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Schoolhouse Cabin - Hot Tub and Game Room! located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Ironwood Golf Course, Children's Discovery Museum and Illinois State University. The Shoppes at College Hills and Eastland Mall are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place! Lots of character, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Easy check in. Beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One-nighter pleasing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Allison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is adorable and we had a lovely time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin is so cozy, clean, comfy and relaxing. Great detail given to decor and comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great central location for Lake Bloomington. Great kitchen, indoor and outdoor places for visiting. Cutely decorated for its name School House.
Photo from driveway looking towards house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

You will enjoy this amazing place. The library is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schoolhouse

We enjoyed our atay. Comfortable and quiet. Beautiful area and atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation Weekend

Great place to stay with our adult children.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Perfect spot to celebrate our son's college graduation. The adorable cabin is so perfect for anyone looking for a get together, especially with your family. Also appreciated the property manager's communications to us about the hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, lowkey getaway!

We all had a great time at Brandi’s cabin. The area is so serene and the house is so cozy. The host was very responsive to all my messages which put us at ease during our stay. I look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

We saw a show at Castle Theatre and stayed at the School House Cabin for the weekend. Love the town of Hudson too. The cabin is adorable too!! We have stayed there several times and enjoy it so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect near by get away

The house is so cute and has all you need. The jacuzzi is nestled back and private and the house is cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very quiet neighborhood, comfortable bed, fun gameroom

We have stayed here before. It is in a very quiet rural neighborhood. The gameroom is awesome. The hot tub is nice on a cool evening. The place is unique and interesting. We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARI C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and charming

Cozy and charming cabin with vintage vibes. Full beds and a bunk bed. Lots of misc supplies which was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and Quiet

The place was better than expected. Will definitely be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Room for All

We stayed here during ISU Family Weekend. Good proximity to Normal. It does sit at a 4 way stop, so there is some traffic noise. Some of our friends tagged along and there was plenty of room for everyone. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Night away

Exactly as described and then some. Everything you need is there. Fully stocked house. Game room perfect, hot tub perfect, sleeping areas perfect!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Lovely home. The game room was a huge win with my kids. The place is so beautiful and fun! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Beth T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Weekend

Many activities, unique location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adult children & three grandchildren

We needed extra room at Christmastime for our sweet family. This house worked great because it’s less than a mile away from where we live. Our other children & grandchildren got to enjoy the wonderful game room one evening. It’s perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lora P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

My husband, our 2 girls, their friends, and I all stayed there for our 9 year olds bday. We all had an amazing time! Property is adorable and inside is unique and super clean. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K., Aurora IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun and Relaxing for the Whole Family

We really enjoyed our long weekend at this rental - the place was so cozy on cold winter nights. Kids loved the game room and the Adults loved the Hot tub! Would totally recommend this property for a getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jacob Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute & Cozy

Really enjoyed it, would definitely stay again! Just a few problems that we didn’t like but overall was really fun stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Twyla G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fairbury Speedway Getaway

We went to PDC 2024 at nearby speedway and the schoolhouse was very quaint and relaxing little place to stay. Might want to add some dish clothes, instead of just towels. Thank you for everything it was a very nice getaway and saw several deer in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Brandi Montalbano

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What makes this property unique

This home has everything you need for a relaxing getaway at the lake. Your own entire home, lots of outdoor hangout spaces, a game room and hot tub coming soon!

Languages:

English

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